Aboriginal Project Manager - Creative Director pumili nayri

The Royal Society of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery are seeking to engage a part-time project manager to oversee the development and installation of an artwork in the TMAG precinct.

The project is to mark the change in relationship between the two organisations and the Aboriginal people of Tasmania that began with Apologies to Tasmanian Aboriginal people on 15 February 2021. At this historic event the Royal Society of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery recognised publicly for the first time that they had caused profound suffering for Tasmanian Aboriginal people.

The permanent marker will be:

  • A publicly accessible, permanent, outdoor object/sculpture/artwork/installation.
  • In the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery precinct (preferably in or near the entrance).
  • A joint Royal Society of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery venture and funded by the two organisations in equal parts.

Following advice and endorsement from the Palawa kani team at the Tasmania Aboriginal Centre the project has been named pumili nayri (making good).

Position Description

The Aboriginal Project Manager - Creative Director is responsible for leading the vision, planning, development, and delivery of creative projects from concept to completion. This identified role combines strategic oversight with hands-on creative direction to ensure that all project outcomes meet the project’s artistic, cultural, and operational objectives.

Payment

The Project Manager will be paid $15,000 to oversee the project, liaise with and provide advice to the working group and deliver the project.

The payment includes all costs incurred by the Project Manager during the project including travel, accommodation, and per diems.

Working Group

The pumili nayri working group comprises senior representatives from The Royal Society of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. The role of the working group is to support the Project Manager to deliver the artwork.

Insurance

The Project Manager will need to provide evidence of Professional Indemnity insurance.

Proposed Timeline

  • November 2025: appoint Project Manager - Creative Director
  • February 2026: Artist EOI’s open.
  • March 2026: shortlisted artists selected to produce maquettes in consultation with Project Manager and Royal Society of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
  • May 2026: successful artist/s announced
  • June 2026 - December 2026: artist/s develop works in consultation with Project Manager and The Royal Society of Tasmania and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery.
  • December 2026/ January 2027: artwork installation
  • 15 February 2027: artwork unveiled

Expression of Interest

Those interested in submitting an Expression of Interest for the role of Project Manager – Creative Director are asked to respond to the following:

  • Statement of relevant experience (less than 200 words)
  • Statement of availability and other commitments between February 2026 and February 2027: (less than 100 words)
  • CV: 1 A4 page
  • Contact details for applicant
  • Contact details for 2 referees

Further enquiries contact either:

Expressions of Interest can be submitted by email to pumili.nayri@tmag.tas.gov.au by 5pm Monday 27 October 2025